First rice pudding and now risotto?!? You may think I’ve gone a little bonkers, but I swear it wasn’t planned. Not that it was a complete accident. I mean, I did make the dish, so I did have a choice in the matter.
This may need a little bit more of an explanation…
Barbara’s pet project, RSVP Redux, is a wonderful website that allows us to make these recipes and share them with all of you. For this month’s submission, I decided to make this incredibly flavorful (and surprisingly light) risotto.
The recipe, which was featured in the October 2010 issue of BA, was a side dish that went with braised lamb shanks. But seeing as I don’t (or, I should say, rarely) eat meat, Eric partook in that carnivorous act as I enjoyed this as my entree.
In addition to this recipe, I wanted to let everyone know that I have a guest post (remember that picture I teased you with in my last entry?) on my dear friend, Monet’s, blog, Anecdotes and Apple Cores. She’s a terrific writer, baker, and she has an incredible outlook on life. Hope you all enjoy!
Lemon Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
(Recipe by from Bon Appetit, Oct 2010)
Directions
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add rice and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir 2 minutes. Add wine; stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup broth. Cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently and adjusting heat if necessary to maintain gentle simmer, about 5 minutes. Continue to add broth by cupfuls, stirring often, until rice is tender, about 25 minutes total. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and all remaining ingredients. Fold in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Adapted from Restaurant Saveur
Brian I made this too (but was too late for the roundup) and loved it. We had it as our side for Thanksgiving and it was perfect and so much lighter than the usual suspect side dishes. Great to have you onboard RSVP Redux!
Mmmmm please cook me dinner!!
Oh that looks so delicious Brian. And I can't get over how beautiful your photos always are.
I am a meat eater but I can see how this could be a meal all in itself. GREG
This looks incredable! The roasted tomatoes are a great touch! Now…I'm of to see what you were teasing us with. It better be good mister!
Just kidding, I KNOW it will be good!
Love risotto and love this dish. It looks scrumptious!
Mmmm…. Hungry….
Thanks for sharing – this looks absolutely wonderful – those tomatoes By Themselves look scrumptious!
I'm so glad you made this and took beautiful photos too, because I didn't get around to the lemon risotto.
I too love Barb's side-project. It's always fun to see who else comes up with what.
Happy Halloween!
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This is my kind of risotto! For some reason, I never thought of adding tomatoes to mine, but I definitely will try this next time. Loved reading about you and discovering your site through Monet's blog. Keep up the great work!
This totally inspired me to make some risotto tonight
Beautiful stuff, Brian! Love it.
Jax x
MMmnmnnnnn! . . . I LOVES me some Risotto – especially when someone else cooks it!
Un verdadero amigo es aquel que participarán en la cocina de mano de obra intensiva como el risotto y compartirlo con ustedes sin esperar reciprocidad.
This lemon risotto looks great! Happy Halloween!
Nothing is more delicious than a bowl of good risotto and this one looks like it won't disappoint.
This looks so delicious! I've never made a risotto before, but am thinking I need to add it to my meal menu this week!
Everyone is loving your post on my blog…how could they not? Thank you again for doing that for me…and for your sweet, sweet words. I love the RSVP section of Bon Appetit. I'm super excited to check out Barbara's site now. Your risotto looks stunning, and I'm sure it tasted even better. Thanks for sharing, love!
Oh YUM! I love this risotto… very summer for me
This looks divine! And I am totally with Monet, how could one not like the way you prepare the food! Just irresistible!
I love risotto…this looks just wonderful!!!
It looks incredible! I remember seeing this recipe and wanting to make it — lamb shanks and all!
Delicious looking dish Brian and a fabulous guest post on Monet's blog.. everything you said about her is so true! And this dish makes me think I need to give risotto another try!
I came here via Monet's blog and your awesome guest post! The picture of this risotto drew me in. Love eating it and this is a wonderful and quite unique version that's making my mouth water! Nicely done!
This looks fresh and delicious, such a comfort dish. I love the roasted cherry tomatoes, I bet they added a nice juicy sweetness, mmmm
You did an outstanding job recreating that lovley lemon risotto..the roasted cherry tomatoes really add so much flavor to that wonderful dish!
I think BA needs to put a few of your recipes up on the board for recreating!
Hey FB fest is almost here!!
Risotto makes me happy and yours looks fantastic! I love lemon and tomato together.
I love risotto. I could eat it every day. Yours looks wonderful:)
In 2009, I made Bon Appetit's cover every month and devised "A cover girl dinner party" around it. love that you're playing with R.S.V.P.and do love the results. Of course, risotto always invites.
Great photos. I love a dash of lemon on risotto sometimes, this looks lovely.
I could eat risotto and rice pudding all day every day for a pretty long time without getting bored, so I do not mind at ALL that you posted these two together. I love the RSVP section of Bon Appetit (actually I just love every section of Bon Appetit. Equally. Or so I tell it.) and this recipe does sound like a keeper. Such simple but vibrant flavors.
I'm off to check out your guest post. I love Monet!
That's a terrific idea to choose a magazine and offer a challenge for bloggers to pick a recipe to recreate. I love it.
The lemon risotto looks so good with those sweet cherry tomatoes. Great job!
You see, where rice pudding is not my thing, risotto most definitely is, and this recipe is on my list for the next time we make it.
I absolutely love lemon risotto but the one I usually make is much different than this one. Yours is much better suited to brightening up a gray autumn day. Delicious! And love the roasted cherry tomatoes!
This is my kind of risotto!! Didn't make it to the RSVP round – up for this month but hoping to "see you all there" next month!!
feed me some of this. please.
This looks delicious. I love BA and you're tempting me to join the Redux.
I love risotto and this looks AMAZING!!!! Bookmarked! I can't wait to try this!
Lovin' your blog! Wonderful photography!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
What a gorgeous dish, so fresh and tasty. A lovely dinner.
I am a risotto fanatic! I could eat it practically every day. This version sounds fantastic, especially with arugula and tomatoes!
This sounds absolutely delicious! Now I just need to get my hands on some Bon Appetit issues so I can participate, too!
This looks divine!!! It was great meeting you in san fran, enjoy the jam. Have a brunch and and make the crepes. Let everyone pick their own filling, it's fun and they will be impressed
I just discovered you with Monet on
Anecdotes and Apple Cores. I had to come investigate. I love risotto, but very nervous about making it. Your recipe is well illustrated and is really tempting me.
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